Inn room keys for sale

maelwydd · Post by **maelwydd** » Wed Jun 23, 2004 9:24 pm

I currently have 3 Inn room keys for sale. I will be selling them to those who have the most need for them as well as those with the most Gold to offer. If you are interested in getting hold of a key for either the Bored Gargoyle or the Adventurers guild then please PM me with you needs and Gold offer.

I wil be selling them on Sunday, 27/06/2004

Cheers

Drakuul · Post by **Drakuul** » Wed Jun 23, 2004 10:22 pm

Isn't subletting illegal in M'Chek?

maelwydd · Post by **maelwydd** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 7:23 am

Wasn't aware if it was but seeing as how I am selling the keys I am sure I would not be breaking that kind of law.

bolo · Post by **bolo** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 7:43 pm

"Gaaa,this weekend is too much strain on yer wallet,captain.She can't hold together!"
"Trade fairs,auctions,grand openins,now keys,I tell ya sir,she's gonna blow!!"
"Get hold of youreself,Mister!I don't want excuses!"
" I..Want..Answers!!"
"Bones! What's the status on my wallet?Answer me mister!"

"It's dead Jim"
"dammit!....Kling--err,Merchant...bastards...You killed my wallet..You..Killed..my..wallet...!!"
"K A H N !!"

Fuzz · Post by **Fuzz** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 7:55 pm

Actually, it is subletting.

IC, the Inn ledger would still have Jack Night's name on it. The keys are not his property to be sold, they are the Inns, you are merely renting the key.

So basically, Jack Night is trying to make a quick buck and steal from the Inn, which is illegal in M'Chek.

Were this actually an IC post, a Deputy would post as much as a reply, and if it were to happen IC, Jack could be arrested for it.

maelwydd · Post by **maelwydd** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 12:42 am

Ummm....check...

Anyone want a room key for free.

Best reasons for requiring one get it....

Fuzz · Post by **Fuzz** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 1:22 am

You do realize you can just return them to the innkeeper, and someone else can rent them, right?

Damn shame you can't escape filthy capitalists who'll do anything for a quick buck, even in a fantasy world where the profit margin is negligible.

Who was it that said, "Greed, above all else." I forget.

monocrat · Post by **monocrat** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 3:25 am

The presence of arbitrage in these keys suggests to me that their listed prices are too low, and they should be raised accordingly to reflect their true social value. Such a move would 1) reduce the incentive for this kind of arbitrage, 2) would also aid in the team's efforts to keep the monetary base sound, 3) let the team concentrate on more important police matters, and 4) allow more realistic RP options by letting merchants transact in new markets.

If there's concern about equity for new/low characters, there is the Hope hostel in the Mikona Temple District. Perhaps some sort of means-testing by running a check on character's gold would make sure it remains open to the destitute, recently slain-cum-looted.

Just some ideas from a guy surrounded by markets and institutions.

Granted it might be the case that to raising the price of an in-game good is not worth the hassle. In which case, my apologies, please ignore.

maelwydd · Post by **maelwydd** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 7:42 am

Basically, rooms are scarse, I know first hand how precious they are (especially for a crafter) and I want to give someone the oppertunity to purchase a key. I hand the key in, they ask for a key, they get one becuase they are next in line...